Surgical Services Charge Nurse Leader

Highline South Ambulatory Center; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline South Ambulatory Center seeks a Charge Nurse to assist the Director of Nursing in directing, coordinating and managing day-to-day patient-facing staff and regulatory responsibilities. You will collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and facility leadership to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

The role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff development within a surgical center environment in Colorado.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent; and 24 to 36 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered nurse with active license in good standing in the State of Colorado.
• Active BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and timely completion of duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring patient care meets regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Directs daily clinical operations to support on-time case starts and efficient room turnovers.
• Monitors patient flow to promote operational efficiency and a patient-centered experience.
• Builds collaborative relationships among physicians, staff and leadership, and mentors staff.
• Assists with staff evaluations, orientation, education, and competency assessments.
• Assists with inventory management of supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
• Coordinates daily staffing under the DON, based on acuity and case mix.
• Backups for reviewing and summarizing incident, risk, and QA reports.
• Investigates concerns or complaints and communicates resolutions to leadership.
• Promotes a harassment-free workplace and participates in emergency preparedness.

Skills

Leadership

RN license in CO

BLS/CPR ACLS

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

College diploma or equivalent

RN license in Colorado

Tools

Word

Excel

Surgery center software

Job description

Highline South Ambulatory Center seeks a Charge Nurse to assist the Director of Nursing in directing, coordinating and managing day-to-day patient-facing staff and regulatory responsibilities. You will collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and facility leadership to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

The role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff development within a surgical center environment in Colorado.